Sleep News and Research

Latest Sleep News and Research

Link between frequent gaming and obesity appears true only in adults and not in children

A chubby teen lolling on the sofa for hours on end, the game controller in one hand, a bag of crisps at his side and a bottle of coke on the coffee table. This is the mental picture many people have of the typical gamer.

18 Jun 2019

Five easy health tips for men

According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, men are far more likely to skip routine health screens than women.

18 Jun 2019

Scientists delay aging using protein found in young mice

Scientists have shown that a protein which is abundant in the blood of young mice can delay the aging process of older mice.

17 Jun 2019

Ultra-Small Microelectrode Biosensors for Brain Injury Analysis

An interview with Stéphane Marinesco, discussing the development of ultra-small microelectrode biosensors for the analysis of traumatic brain injuries.

From Pittcon 14 Jun 2019

Research identifies new approach to staving off the detrimental effects of aging

New research has identified a novel approach to staving off the detrimental effects of aging, according to a study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

14 Jun 2019

Exercise performed in the morning and evening may have different effects

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have learned that the effect of exercise may differ depending on the time of day it is performed.

13 Jun 2019

IMAS survey reveals 74% of people living with axial spondyloarthritis struggle to find a job

The European results of the International Map of Axial Spondyloarthritis reveal that people living with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) – a long-term inflammatory spine condition which is as prevalent as rheumatoid arthritis – face uncertainty and worry for their future, with 74% reporting difficulties finding a job due to the condition.

From Novartis 13 Jun 2019

People with obstructive sleep apnea have higher risk of involuntary job loss

Recently unemployed people with undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea have a higher risk of having lost a job multiple times, according to preliminary results from a new study.

13 Jun 2019

New report reveals a 29% increase in plastic surgery among men since 2000

Just as women can turn to a suite of procedures, known as the "Mommy Makeover," more men are embracing their own set of treatments, the "Daddy Do-Over," to boost their confidence and improve their physical appearance.

12 Jun 2019

Women have better memories of events than men

Memories of events, episodic memory, is better amongst women compared to men, researchers from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have found in a new overview published in the scientific journal Psychological Bulletin.

12 Jun 2019

Why sleeping with the TV on could cause weight gain

Exposure to artificial light at night while sleeping may be a risk factor for weight gain and the development of obesity, say researchers.

11 Jun 2019

Study emphasizes the need for personalized dietary plans, as not even twins show the same responses

Researchers have found that many widely accepted dietary guidelines are not suitable for everyone, with even twins responding differently to the same foods.

11 Jun 2019

Exposure to artificial light at bedtime linked with weight gain in women

Sleeping with a television or light on in the room may be a risk factor for gaining weight or developing obesity, according to scientists at the National Institutes of Health.

11 Jun 2019

Unhealthy gut microbiome may make breast cancers more aggressive finds study

A new study from the researchers at the University of Virginia Cancer Center connects an unhealthy gut microbiome with breast cancer that can become invasive and spread to other organs faster. The results of the study were published in the latest issue of the journal Cancer Research.

10 Jun 2019

CBT for insomnia delivered via telemedicine is as effective as face-to-face delivery

Preliminary findings from two analyses of an ongoing study suggest that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia delivered by telemedicine is as effective as face-to-face delivery.

10 Jun 2019

Poor sleep linked to a lack of essential vitamins and minerals

A new study suggests that sleep quality may be linked to a lack of essential vitamins in the diet, with the strongest association being seen in women.

10 Jun 2019

Doctors urged to prescribe woodland walks for mental health problems

The Woodland Trust says the Japanese practice of “forest bathing” should be prescribed by doctors to tackle stress and other mental health problems.

10 Jun 2019

Research shows possibility to shift the circadian rhythm of 'night owls'

A simple tweak to the sleeping patterns of 'night owls' - people with extreme late sleeping and waking habits - could lead to significant improvements in sleep/wake timings, improved performance in the mornings, better eating habits and a decrease in depression and stress.

10 Jun 2019

Study suggests link between insufficient sleep and mental health symptoms in collegiate students

Preliminary results from a new study suggest that there is a dose-response relationship between insufficient sleep and mental health symptoms in collegiate students, including varsity athletes.

10 Jun 2019

Study finds high rates of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in patients with restless legs syndrome

Small intestine bacterial overgrowth may be more prevalent among patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS), according to preliminary findings from a small, new study.

10 Jun 2019